Everton fans taken aback by Sean Dyche sack twist tonight

Everton fans have been stunned after Gareth Southgate was linked with taking over from Sean Dyche should the boss lose his job in the coming weeks.

This comes after The Friedkin Group confirmed they have reached an agreement over the takeover of Everton in what has been described as a "historical moment".

Reports claimed that Southgate has been identified by the prospective new owners should they decide to part ways with their current boss after a string of frustrating results.

Many Everton supporters are expecting Dyche to lose his job following the confirmation of Friedkin's takeover as pressure continues to grow on his position.

Football Insider exclusively revealed on 6 September that any new owners would want to make their own decision on Dyche’s future.

Now, after taking just one point from the first five league games of the season, Dyche's position is growing increasingly unstable, with potential replacements being weighed up.

However, fans have not taken well to the idea that Southgate could be chosen as his replacement after his departure from the England job after Euro 2024.

Everton fans fume as Gareth Southgate lined up to replace Sean Dyche in new sack twist

Meanwhile, Football Insider revealed Graham Potter would be "very interested" in taking over from Dyche at Goodison Park.

Fans have immediately rubbished suggestions that Southgate could be the next boss in line under the new ownership, with many insisting Potter should be their preference.

Taking to social media in response to the news, fans are already joking about wanting "Friedkin out", but are less than pleased with the idea of Southgate taking over from Dyche.

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